Sanctioning Phase

If a student or recognized student organization is found to be responsible for violating one or more of the Standards of Conduct, the hearing shall proceed to the sanctioning phase.

During the sanctioning phase, the Board may consider a student or recognized student organization’s conduct history. The Board may also consider the student’s or recognized student organization’s understanding of the implications of the conduct, the nature of the offense, the severity of any damage, injury, or resulting harm, and any other relevant factors in order to determine an appropriate sanction. Character witnesses from the College community may be used during the sanctioning phase.

All hearings may be audio/video recorded by the Office of Student Development and are the  property of the Office. No other recordings are permitted. A surreptitious recording is a violation of the Standards of Conduct.

At certain times of the calendar year, hearing boards are unavailable. An administrative hearing is necessary when: 1) the Student Conduct Board is unable to meet (including summer session, between terms, during the week of finals or any other time it is not feasible to convene); or 2) deemed appropriate by the Vice President for Student Development.

When a Student Conduct Board hearing is requested and not possible or appropriate, the respondent retains the right to appeal.